Kevin ChesterBERLIN — On Wednesday, March 16, Kevin Chester, father, husband and friend, passed away suddenly at age 54.Kevin was born in Salisbury to Sandra Foskey and Richard Chester. He was raised with love and support from his mother and stepfather William Sutton.Kevin enjoyed surfing, traveling, watching his son play soccer and spending time with… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2022
OC Elementary Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day
To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, Lisa Kristick’s Pre-K3 class at Ocean City Elementary School identified how each student is different and special after reading the books, “Just Ask” and “You’re All Kinds of Wonderful.” They learned how their classmate Tommy was born with one extra chromosome and has Down Syndrome. The… Read more »
Land Swap Approved on First Reading
OCEAN CITY- With no further discussion, resort officials this week approved on first reading a pair of ordinances that will facilitate a land swap with Delmarva Power in the area of 100th Street.Earlier this month, the Mayor and Council held a lightly-attended public hearing on the proposed swap of the pair of parcels in the… Read more »
Things I Like – March 25, 2022
Signs of spring bloomingMarch Madness upsetsA restful vacationSmooth roller coastersAll the recent NFL tradesAn easy I-95 trip“The Last Kingdom” on NetflixTrying and liking a new restaurantMy kids’ faces on a roller coasterHotels with great guest serviceA quick healing injury
Voices From The Readers – March 25, 2022
Environment Bill Support UrgedEditor:I would like to express my support for the Environmental Human Rights Amendment (EHRA) that is being considered in our General Assembly now. The EHRA is a critical foundation for Maryland’s much-needed march into the future as a leader in environmental justice. If three-fifths of each House passes it, it will go… Read more »
Commissioners Presented Retirement Commendation
The Worcester County Commissioners presented a retirement commendation to K9 Officer Karma. During nearly nine years of service, Karma was instrumental in removing illegal drugs, guns, and other contraband from Worcester County and other communities across the Delmarva Peninsula. She also assisted in the apprehension of dangerous, felonious persons, prevented injury to both criminals and… Read more »
Magic Mike Visited Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City
The cat Magic Mike visited the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City on March 2 as club members heard from representatives of Town Cats, a local nonprofit that helps homeless cats. Pictured from left to right are Kiwanis Club President Tim Lund, Town Cats Treasurer-Secretary Nancy Carter, Magic Mike, Town Cats Vice President Elizabeth… Read more »
OC Officials Approve FY22 Budget Change
OCEAN CITY – With little discussion, resort officials this week approved fiscal year 2022 budget amendment number one, although a debate about the amount of room tax dedicated to advertising and marketing arose anew.The council approved budget amendment number one on Monday. Once a town’s fiscal year budget is struck, there are often budget amendments… Read more »
A Week In Business – March 25, 2022
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXNew PractitionerBERLIN – Atlantic General Health System announced today that Wendy Corkran, CRNP, has joined Atlantic General Health System to provide primarycare to the communities of southeastern Sussex County, Del. After providing patient care for more than 13 years as a registered nurse, Corkran earned her Master of Science in nursing at Wilmington University in… Read more »
Changes To Candidate Verification Process Approved
OCEAN PINES – Proposed revisions to the association’s candidate verification process passed on second reading this week.On Wednesday, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve on second reading amendments to Resolution M-09, which relates to the Search Committee and board candidate applications.While amendments were initially introduced in January, the board last… Read more »